Governor McKee Announces Over $166 Million in Funding for Affordable Housing Available RIHousing opens competitive funding round for financing to support construction and preservation of affordable homesMatthew SheaffAsesor Senior de ComunicacionesMatthew.Sheaff@governor.ri.govNORTH KINGSTOWN, RI – Governor Dan McKee today was joined by U.S. Senator Jack Reed, Housing Secretary Josh Saal and RIHousing...
Grant Applications Open to Provide Businesses with Technical Assistance, Access to Capital, and Flexible Work Space
Grant Applications Open to Provide Businesses with Technical Assistance, Access to Capital, and Flexible Work Space Approximately $400,000 made available through state appropriations to entities supporting businessMatthew SheaffAsesor Senior de ComunicacionesMatthew.Sheaff@governor.ri.govPROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation today announced that applications for the Network Matching Grant...
Governor McKee, Elected Officials Cut Ribbon on Woonsocket Education Center, Adding Workforce Training and Education Options for Northern Rhode Island
Governor McKee, Elected Officials Cut Ribbon on Woonsocket Education Center, Adding Workforce Training and Education Options for Northern Rhode Island CVS Health, CCRI, RIC and New England Tech are all holding classes at new center Matthew SheaffAsesor Senior de ComunicacionesMatthew.Sheaff@governor.ri.gov Traducción por Rosa DeCastillo, Directora de Asuntos Comunitarios del Gobierno...
Governor McKee, Rhode Island Department of Housing, Amos House Seek to Build on Success of ‘Landlord Challenge’ Ahead of Winter Months
Governor McKee, Rhode Island Department of Housing, Amos House Seek to Build on Success of ‘Landlord Challenge’ Ahead of Winter Months Statewide incentive program offers property owners $3K signing bonuses for participation; has helped 100+ vulnerable Rhode Island households secure permanent housing since June ‘21 PROVIDENCE, RI – The statewide “Landlord Challenge”...
Governor McKee Statement on Today’s Public Utilities Commission Ruling on Electricity Rates
Governor McKee Statement on Today’s Public Utilities Commission Ruling on Electricity Rates Matthew SheaffSenior Communications AdvisorMatthew.Sheaff@governor.ri.govPROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee released the following statement on today’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) ruling on the electricity rates, utilization of funds to credit and reduce constituents’ utility bills and suspension of the customer...
Governor McKee, RIDOT Kick Off I-295 Paving Project
Governor McKee, RIDOT Kick Off I-295 Paving Project Matthew SheaffAsesor Senior de ComunicacionesMatthew.Sheaff@governor.ri.govLINCOLN, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today kicked off the I-295 paving project, one of the first in RIDOT’s aggressive five-year program to repave Rhode Island’s worst roads. The I-295 corridor is...
Governor McKee Announces 30-day Public Comment Period for Offshore Wind RFP
Governor McKee Announces 30-day Public Comment Period for Offshore Wind RFP Matthew SheaffAsesor Senior de ComunicacionesMatthew.Sheaff@governor.ri.govPROVIDENCE, R.I. –Governor Dan McKee today announced that a 30-day public comment period for a drafted offshore wind procurement request for proposals is now open through October 7. The State’s primary utility company, Rhode Island Energy,...
Governor McKee Announces $5M to Address Homelessness, Expand Shelter Capacity
Governor McKee Announces $5M to Address Homelessness, Expand Shelter Capacity Matthew SheaffAsesor Senior de ComunicacionesMatthew.Sheaff@governor.ri.govPROVIDENCE, R.I. –In an effort to respond to current and projected needs of families and individuals experiencing homelessness, Governor Dan McKee today announced the State is committing up to $5 million to expand shelter capacity statewide.“All...
Governor McKee Highlights New Budget, Legislative Investments in Rhode Island’s Behavioral Health Care System
Governor McKee Highlights New Budget, Legislative Investments in Rhode Island’s Behavioral Health Care System Matthew SheaffAsesor Senior de ComunicacionesMatthew.Sheaff@governor.ri.govWARWICK, RI – Continuing his #RIMomuntum Tour, Governor Dan McKee was joined today by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, legislators, and advocates to highlight new legislative initiatives and budget investments aimed at strengthening the state's behavioral...
Governor McKee Signs Legislation to Support Rhode Island Seniors
Governor McKee Signs Legislation to Support Rhode Island Seniors Governor Highlights Crucial Tax Relief for Seniors Included in FY 23 BudgetMatthew SheaffAsesor Senior de ComunicacionesMatthew.Sheaff@governor.ri.gov WARWICK, RI – Continuing his #RIMomentum Tour at the Pilgrim Senior Center in Warwick, Governor Dan McKee was joined by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, House Speaker K....